After the Divorce, I Could Hear the Voice of the Future
Chapter 465 - 460: If Force Won't Work, Resort to Softness

"Million King"

"Liu Qing Didn't Win, It's Just That Lu Liang Stopped Playing"

"Lu Liang and Liu Qing's Complicated Love and Hate"

The dinner party ended, and related news circulated online.

Over a hundred guests attended, including those from the entertainment industry and outsiders as well.

Despite the lack of video footage, words were exchanged, and stories pieced together, so much so that even the detail of Lu Liang wearing gray socks was accurately restored.

The always unyielding aura, raising the price just once, became well-known. It gave off the impression of "let the storm rage on, undisturbed am I," enough to make people sigh with envy at the power of wealth.

They believed that Liu Qing could produce ten million, but if the battle had continued, the sure winner would have been Lu Liang.

There's a fundamental difference between someone from the third generation and someone from the first.

Lu Liang was a league of his own, leading his way, and if things really heated up, he had the authority to risk it all.

But Liu Qing didn't have that kind of authority, after all, Old Liu was still alive, and the Liu family wasn't hers to control.

At the same time, Lu Liang and Zhu Hu left International Trade and went to a street-side stall to drink and eat skewers.

"A necklace worth tens of millions, and you just gave it away?"

Zhu Hu had braced himself to be on his own, never expecting Lu Liang to come along.

If Lu Liang had thrown away a necklace worth ten million just like that, he would definitely mock him.

"Brother Hu, when was the last time you chased a girl?" Lu Liang asked with a smile on his lips, eating grilled kidney, believing in "like cures like."

"I've got a kid about to enter high school, I don't bother chasing girls anymore, just tasting something fresh is good enough," Zhu Hu said with an expressive face. He still loved his wife dearly, but over the years, his lover had become a family member.

"Then let's forget I asked," Lu Liang said with a wry smile.

He'd just glanced at Reba's file - a girl with looks, talent, luck, and who was hard-working.

Honestly, even without Lu Liang's support, she could have been overwhelmed with all the offers she received.

So, wooing her would require extra effort.

Lu Liang treated it like a casual hobby; if he managed to get her, they'd book a room, if not, he'd take his time.

Suddenly his phone rang, a friend request notification, which he accepted.

"Are you Mr. Lu? This is Reba. I got your mobile number from your business card, so I took the liberty of adding you."

Reba was visibly nervous, the chat window constantly showed "typing," and there were cute emojis at the end of each message, perhaps to ease the awkwardness.

"I'm Lu Liang. Do you still like the necklace?"

Lu Liang looked up to see Zhu Hu with a look of disdain, he slightly curled the corners of his mouth and decisively sent a voice message.

After hearing the voice message, Reba sent one back, which also served to confirm her identity, "I like it, but the gift is just too expensive, maybe you can take it back."

However, Lu Liang didn't respond for quite some time.

At some hotel, Reba looked at the necklace in front of her, hands cupping her cheeks, and a worried look on her face, "What should I do now?"

Her phone suddenly rang, Yang Mi was calling: "Reba, I'm back. How did the auction go?"

The Flowers Youth Group had finally finished their twenty-day filming and had just returned from Namibia.

"It went well, except the necklace is still with me."

"What happened?"

"Mr. Lu won the auction and then said it was a gift for me."

"Okay, got it."

Meanwhile, Lu Liang returned to his hotel, and after freshening up, he received a call from Yang Mi: "Are you back in the country? How was your filming trip?"

"There were some hiccups, but overall it went well. Little Love's flight is a day later; she'll return tomorrow."

Yang Mi chatted with Lu Liang for a bit and suddenly asked, "Where are you staying? I'm already at the Third Ring Road."

"Zhongguang Village, Shenzhou International, Room 2008," Lu Liang replied with a smile, guessing Yang Mi's intention.

"Leave the door open, I'll be there soon."

"Alright."

After ending the call, Lu Liang opened a bottle of white wine and sat by the window, enjoying the city's night view.

Swirling the wine in a high-heeled glass, he opened the trading app to check today's Bitcoin market.

The crash had passed, and the market sentiment had been stabilizing over the past few days.

The price was slowly climbing to 4,800 US Dollars.

"No divergence yet..."

Lu Liang opened an email from Wen Chao, according to Wen Chao's analysis, if there were to be a market movement, it might start at 5,200 points.

Then, a divergence was expected around 5,500. If it surpassed the historical high, it'd be a leap into the vast ocean, with no limit to the rise.

If it doesn't break the historical high point, there will be a new round of pullbacks, and it could well sink into oblivion, never to recover.

Now, Bitcoin is a bit like Big A's mythical stock, with retail investors, hot money, and even institutions okay with sharp rises and falls, but absolutely not with mediocrity.

If it fluctuates by three to five percentage points in a day, then what's the point? Retail investors don't care about high risk; they just seek high returns.

"Will next Thursday be the opportunity?"

Lu Liang took a sip of his drink, thinking about Old Te's visit next week when 26 businessmen from East and West will gather.

On their side, there's him, Ali, Old Ma, Old Cao of Fuyao, Xiaomi, Suning's Mr. Zhang, and others.

On the other side, there's Blackstone Group's Su Shimin, Berkshire's Buffett, and Flannery from General Motors, among others.

[On November 9, 2017, the two countries signed trade cooperation agreements totaling 253.5 billion US dollars]

"253.5 billion US dollars, could it be related?"

Lu Liang's brows were tightly knit, his face contemplative, when suddenly, a door left ajar was quietly closed.

A shadowy figure tiptoed to the window and suddenly embraced Lu Liang from behind, "Why are you drinking alone here?"

Lu Liang's hand trembled, nearly spilling the drink in his cup.

He saw Yang Mi fully armed, with a hat, mask, and scarf revealing only her bright eyes.

"I also wanted to invite a beauty to drink with me, but it seems she's not interested, and she's been wanting to return my gift."

Lu Liang's gesture was natural as he reached through the down jacket and gripped her waist. On the outside, it looked warm, but it seemed rather cool beneath.

"Don't even think about her; Reba is our company's cash cow." Yang Mi glared, her gear scattered on the floor.

Hat, mask, scarf, outerwear – all taken off. What she wore underneath was indeed cool: a black tube top and straps, bulging and very full.

The spicy denim shorts, paired with glossy stockings and black Dr. Martens boots, added a touch of youthful sweetness without losing sex appeal.

"Everybody desires beauty, and a 25-year-old lady should date, too."

Lu Liang's smile played at the corners of his mouth as he suddenly picked up Yang Mi and sat her on his lap, pouring her a glass of wine.

The two glasses clinked, a clear sound ringing out.

"Don't be too greedy, with one in your arms and who knows how many others out there, you're still eyeing another in front of me?"

Yang Mi's glance was unfriendly; her makeup tonight was heavy yet exquisite. Her red lips lightly touched the rim of the glass, leaving a faint lipstick mark.

Then, changing her tone, she said, "The artistes in the company are of age and want to fall in love, I don't oppose, but is that love? You clearly covet her body; I don't even want to punch you."

"A fair lady, a gentleman's good match."

Lu Liang lifted Yang Mi's chin, smilingly saying, "So Mr. Yang isn't planning to lend a hand? Maybe I'll become your company's son-in-law."

Yang Mi showed a look of helplessness, finding that being tough won't work, so she had to be gentle, "Mr. Lu, please don't be like this, Reba is a particularly pure and simple girl."

Reba, who debuted in '13, though she has only been developing for just over four years, became a first-tier popular actress with "Clara Lovers" and "Pretty Li Huizhen."

Her popularity is no less than hers,

and audience affinity is even better.

After all, she's had no shortage of scandals over the years, but by comparison, Reba has had almost none, her appeal to the general public is frightening.

If she had developed to this stage back then, she would have already fallen out with her old company, but Reba has always been humble, not vying or snatching.

During the recent contract renewal, Yang Mi made arrangements, and she didn't object to any, sensible and amiable, making people feel pity for her.

She considered Reba the company's cash cow, but Reba always treated her like a big sister one can rely on.

That's why at tonight's auction, she gave up several film and TV resources, just to let Reba be the host of the dinner, and to wear the first auction item provided by her.

She planned to grab a torrent of attention, aiming for the title of super-girl next door.

The attendees of Harper's Bazaar dinner were either rich or noble, and you can tell from Mr. Lu. Many luxury brand CEOs will attend; getting familiar with them will make endorsement deals easier later.

The effect was excellent; the first auction item became the highlight of this charity auction. Both Yang Mi and Reba won big, becoming the biggest winners of this event.

However, a wolf had set his sights on her.

Lu Liang smiled, "Dare to call me a wolf?"

"Do we need someone to say it when you are a 'horny wolf'?" Yang Mi snorted, faintly sensing the revival of an unspeakable presence.

"But by saying that, you make me even more interested in her, what should I do?"

Lu Liang's smile remained as he picked up his phone, opened the chat with Reba, and replied, "The necklace is for you, keep it or throw it away, it's up to you."

It seemed Reba had been waiting for his message, quickly replying, "I wouldn't dare throw away something so valuable."

She also added a sticker of a bear bowing to express thanks.

At the sight, Yang Mi was so angry that she bit Lu Liang's ear, mouthing "Stop it~"

Reba can help the company make money and trusts her so much; she should also protect the world's best Reba.

The old saying goes well: thirty is like a wolf and forty is like a tiger; there are no fields worn out by plowing, only oxen worn out by labor.

She was going to drain Lu Liang dry and rid him of any ideas.